Kennedy, Roberta Mae

Kennedy, Roberta Mae

Female 1918 - 1993  (75 years)

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  • Name Kennedy, Roberta Mae  [1
    Born 27 Apr 1918  Patterson Township, Greene County, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2
    Gender Female 
    Residence 14 May 1991  Hardin, Big Horn County, Montana, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Died 30 Nov 1993  Hardin, Big Horn County, Montana, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 4
    Cremated Y  [1
    Person ID I31642  Sackett | Descendants of Thomas Sacket the Elder, Descendants of Simon Sackett the Colonist
    Last Modified 4 Nov 2019 

    Father Kennedy, Basil Guy,   b. 16 Aug 1894, Macoupin County, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 15 Feb 1961, Hardin, Big Horn County, Montana, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 66 years) 
    Mother Cowper, Lillian Myrtle,   b. 30 Sep 1896, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 23 Apr 1955  (Age 58 years) 
    Married 24 Feb 1915 
    Children 3 children 
    +1. Kennedy, Doris Ilene,   b. 26 Jun 1916, Patterson Township, Greene County, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 25 Oct 2006, Brighton, Livingston County, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 90 years)
    +2. Kennedy, Roberta Mae,   b. 27 Apr 1918, Patterson Township, Greene County, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 30 Nov 1993, Hardin, Big Horn County, Montana, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 75 years)
    +3. Kennedy, Austin Cowper,   b. 23 Apr 1920, White Hall, Greene County, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 26 Aug 2003, Holly Hill, Volusia County, Florida, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 83 years)
     
    Family ID F4408  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Fox, Richard Allan,   b. 14 Nov 1913, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 14 May 1991, Hardin, Big Horn County, Montana, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 77 years) 
    Married 27 Jul 1940  Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Children 
     1. Living
     2. Living
     3. Living
     4. Living
     5. Living
     6. Living
    Last Modified 3 Nov 2019 
    Family ID F11229  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 27 Apr 1918 - Patterson Township, Greene County, Illinois, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 27 Jul 1940 - Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 14 May 1991 - Hardin, Big Horn County, Montana, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 30 Nov 1993 - Hardin, Big Horn County, Montana, USA Link to Google Earth
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  • Sources 
    1. [S2226] Montana, U.S., State Deaths, 1907-2016, (Ancestry.com) (Reliability: 3), 3 Nov 2019.
      Name: Roberta Mae Fox
      [Roberta Mae Kennedy]
      Gender: Female
      Race: White
      Age: 75
      Birth Date: 27 Apr 1918
      Residence: 401 N. Crawford, Hardin, Big Horn County, Montana
      Birth Place: Green County, Ill
      Death Date: 30 Nov 1993
      Death Place: Hardin, Big Horn, Montana, USA
      Father: Basil Guy Kennedy
      Mother: Lillie Mae Cooper
      Spouse: N/A Fox
      Informant: Dennis Fox, 401 N. Crawford, Hardin, Big Horn County, Montana
      Certificate Number: 93 006171

      Researched by Ted Smith

    2. [S879] Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, (Ancestry.com) (Reliability: 3), 3 Nov 2019.
      Name: Roberta Mae Kennedy
      [Roberta Kennedy Fox]
      [Roberta Fox]
      Gender: Female
      Race: White
      Birth Date: 27 Apr 1918
      Birth Place: Patterson To, Illinois
      [Greene CO, Illinois]
      Death Date: 30 Nov 1993
      Father: Basil G Kennedy
      Mother: Lillie M Cowper
      SSN: 352091068
      Notes: Apr 1927: Name listed as ROBERTA MAE KENNEDY; Oct 1968: Name listed as ROBERTA KENNEDY FOX; 18 Dec 1993: Name listed as ROBERTA K FOX

      Researched by Ted Smith

    3. [S1619] Newspapers.com (Reliability: 3), 3 Nov 2019.
      The Billings Gazette (Billings, Montana), 15 May 1991, page 9

      Richard A. Fox Sr.

      HARDIN - Richard A. Fox Sr, 77, longtime Hardin area resident, died early Tuesday morning, May 14, in the Big Horn County Memorial Hospital following an extended illness.

      He was born Nov. 14, 1913, in Salt Lake City, Utah, a son of Fred C. and Grace O'Malley Fox. Rich grew up in Salt Lake and attended West High School and in 1931 was named the Utah state high school violin champion. After his graduation, he attended the University of Utah, receiving a degree in mechanical engineering in 1937.

      Rich was an engineer for Caterpillar Tractor Co. from 1937-1941, until he was called to active duty in the U.S. Army in 1941. While in the Army, he worked as an engineer in the office of chief of ordnance at the Pentagon in Washington. He MR. FOX designed the first snowmobile.

      He married Roberta M. Kennedy on July 27, 1940, in Peoria, ILL. The couple made their home in Hardin.

      Rich moved to Hardin in 1946 and formed the Fox Oil Co. with his two brothers, K.F. Fox and CO. Lundberg, later forming the Triangle Motor Co. in 1949. He served as president of the company until retiring due to ill health in 1986.

      He was an active person who enjoyed music. He was past president and charter member of the Billings Symphony Society, playing violin in the symphony for over 35 years. He was past master of the St. John's Lodge No. 92 AF & AM, past commander of the American Legion Post No. 8, past president of the Hardin Kiwanis Club, a member of the Al Bedoo Shrine Temple and served as the drum major for the Brass Band, a member of the Royal Arch Masonic Chapter No. 37, Knights Templar Aldemar Commandry No. 5, Big Horn Shrine Club, National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors and Big Horn County Rod and Gun Club.

      Rich was a faithful member of the Hardin First Congregational Church.

      Survivors include his wife, Roberta of Hardin; five sons, Richard Jr. of Grand Forks, N.D, Michael of Hardin, Steven of Moscow, Idaho, Dennis of Hardin and Timothy of Billings; an adopted son, Vasek "Paul" Karas of Kirkland, Wash; a brother, C.O. Lundberg of Hardin; a sister, Mrs. Grace Brady of St. George, Utah; and five grandchildren.

      Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the First Congregational Church of Hardin with Rev. Bill Tibbs officiating. Private interment of ashes will follow in the Fairview Cemetery with Bullis Mortuary of Hardin in charge of arrangements. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Richard Fox Sr. Music Scholarship Fund, c/o First Interstate Bank, Hardin, Mont. 59034.

      Transcribed by Ted Smith

    4. [S1619] Newspapers.com (Reliability: 3), 3 Nov 2019.
      The Billings Gazette (Billings, Montana), 3 Dec 1993, page 8

      Roberta Kennedy Fox

      HARDIN -- Roberta Kennedy Fox, 75, of Hardin, died Tuesday evening, Nov. 30, 1993, in the Big Horn County Memorial Hospital following a brief illness.

      She was born April 27, 1918, at her grandfather's farm in Green County, Ill., a daughter of Basil G. and Lillie C. Kennedy. Roberta grew up tn White Hall, Ill. She attended White Hall High School, graduating in 1936, as salutatorian. After high school she attended Peoria School of business, graduating In 1939. It was while tn Peoria, Ill., that she met her future husband, Richard A. Fox. They were married in Peoria on July 27, 1940. The couple moved to Washington, D.C., during World War II, while Rich served his country as an Army officer.

      Roberta moved to Hardin in 1946, and formed the Fox Oil Company Partnership with her husband and her brothers and sisters-in-law, Ken and Lil Fox, and Chick and Virginia Lundberg. She remained a partner until her death. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1991.

      She was a loving, caring mother who was very much devoted to her family. She was loved and respected by all who knew her and her presence in their lives will be greatly missed. Books were a joy in her life and she loved to read. She also loved to collect antiques.

      Roberta was a member of the First Congregational Church, UCC, Hardin Senior Citizens and Chapter L, PEO.

      Survivors include her sons, Richard Jr. of Vermillion, S.D., Michael of Lakewood, Colo., Steven of Bozeman, Dennis and his wife, Janet, of Hardin, Timothy and his wife, Mary Jo, of Billings, and Paul Karas and his wife, Valerie, of Kirkland, Wash.; her sister, Doris McKenzie of Brighton, Mo.; her brother, Austin Kennedy of Holly HilL Fla.; and seven grandchildren, Nora, Sean, Susan, Kirk, Patrick, Michael and Caroline.

      Cremation has taken place. Memorial funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in the First Congregational Church of Hardin with Rev. Bill Tibbs officiating. Private inurnment will be in the Fairview Cemetery with Bullis Mortuary of Hardin entrusted with the arrangements.

      Should friends desire, memorials may be made to Chapter L, PEO, P.O. Box 318, Hardin, Mont 59034.

      Transcribed by Ted Smith


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